Rickets
Rickets causes soft, weak bones in children. It usually occurs when they do not get enough vitamin D. Read about …
2 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Rickets causes soft, weak bones in children. It usually occurs when they do not get enough vitamin D. Read about …
2 min readRosacea can range from redness in the face to acne and thickened skin and inflammation that may extend into the eyes. …
2 min readThe rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons in your shoulder area. Tendinitis, bursitis, and tears are common …
5 min readRotavirus is a virus that causes symptoms of severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration. It is easily spread; …
2 min readRubella (German measles) is a viral infection. It's usually mild, but can be dangerous for an unborn baby if the mother …
2 min readPeople in rural, remote areas can face different health issues than people living in towns and cities, such as even …
3 min readOpioids are strong pain relievers. People who take them are at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose. These …
5 min readYou cannot remove all the safety hazards from life, but you can reduce them. Learn how to avoid many major hazards and …
2 min readSalivary glands empty saliva into your mouth. Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Learn about …
2 min readSalivary gland disorders may affect your ability to make saliva. Read about some of the causes of irritated and swollen …
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